Finance Specialist II

Vermont Judiciary • Montpelier, VT

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Vermont Judiciary is seeking a Finance Specialist II for a permanent position in Montpelier. This position performs routine financial and bookkeeping tasks that support the day‑to‑day operations of the Vermont Judiciary. The primary responsibilities include processing payments, maintaining and monitoring vendor accounts, and performing standard reconciliation activities. The Finance Specialist II completes basic accounting work involving the maintenance, review, and reconciliation of financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance with established accounting principles and procedures. Work consists largely of recurring tasks within established processes and may involve supporting multiple fiscal programs within a centralized accounting unit. Duties are performed under the general supervision of the Accounting Supervisor.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent AND two (2) years or more of experience in accounting, bookkeeping or clerical work involving accounting or financial records.
• Completion of a vocational/technical training program in business, office administration, financial support or related area AND one (1) year or more of experience in accounting, bookkeeping or clerical work involving accounting or financial records.
• Associate's degree in accounting, business administration, office administration or a related field.
• Two years or more full-time college coursework in accounting, business administration, office administration or a related field.
• Thorough knowledge of fiscal procedures, including automated fiscal recordkeeping and electronic spreadsheets.
• Working knowledge of basic contract requirements.
• Working knowledge of cost allocation practices and procedures.
• Ability to make mathematical computations with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to develop checkpoints to maintain over-all integrity of the financial system.
• Ability to interpret and apply rules and regulations of considerable complexity.
• Skill in preparing accurate financial and statistical reports.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical accounting duties such as making cost allocations to various cost centers and auditing financial documents for state and federal programs, special projects, grants, infrastructure projects, or capital construction projects to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Assists in compiling financial data for the preparation of financial reports.
• Prepares financial schedules.
• Posts, balances and reconciles accounting records.
• Processes financial transactions, disbursements, receipts, expenditures, and fund transfer requests.
• Makes corrections in accounting records.
• Performs and edits financial and statistical analysis for review.
• Assists professional staff in preparing and maintaining accounting systems.
• Prepares payrolls.
• Maintains time and attendance records.
• Maintains inventory records.
• Calculates accounting adjustments.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Generous paid leave including 12 vacation days, 12 sick leave days, 5 personal days, and 14 paid holidays each year
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED